A
United Arab Emirates aid plane carrying 10 metric tons
of medical
supplies was dispatched to Colombia to assist the
country in combating the COVID-19 pandemic, benefiting over 10,000
healthcare professionals. This initiative is part of the UAE’s
commitment to cooperating with countries working to combat
the COVID-19 outbreak in order to bolster global efforts to curb the
virus’ spread.

“The
delivery of aid by the UAE comes in furtherance of our nation’s belief in providing
critical assistance where needed and demonstrating solidarity with those facing
unprecedented challenges such as the one the world is now
witnessing with COVID-19,” said His Excellency Salem Rashid
Al Owais, UAE Ambassador to Colombia.

His
Excellency added that UAE assistance to Colombia
would enable medical staff to safely perform their
professional duties in combating the virus’ spread. He underscored that
the leadership and people of the UAE stand with Colombia and all
countries affected by COVID-19 as they work to overcome this humanitarian
crisis.

Furthermore,
His Excellency noted that the aid plane succeeded in repatriating 63 Colombian
citizens from the UAE as a result of coordination between Emirati and
Colombian authorities to ensure their safe return.

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